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Proposed Tennessee Firearm Legislation SB0813

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Legislation Overview

Title: As introduced, creates a Class A misdemeanor of leaving a firearm or firearm ammunition unattended or with a person under 18 years of age in a motor vehicle or boat, if the firearm is not locked within a trunk, glove box, or interior of the person's motor vehicle or boat; punishable only by fine of at least $500. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.

Subject: Firearms and Ammunition

Description: As introduced, creates a Class A misdemeanor of leaving a firearm or firearm ammunition unattended or with a person under 18 years of age in a motor vehicle or boat, if the firearm is not locked within a trunk, glove box, or interior of the person's motor vehicle or boat; punishable only by fine of at least $500. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.

Session: 111th General Assembly

Last Action: Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee

Last Action Date: March 17, 2020

Sponsors

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2 sponsors: Raumesh Akbari (D); Sara Kyle (D);

Percentage of Senate sponsoring bill: 6% (2 of 33)

History
Chamber Date Action
Senate Mar 17, 2020 Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee
Senate Mar 11, 2020 Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/17/2020
Senate Apr 23, 2019 Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee
Senate Apr 17, 2019 Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 4/23/2019
Senate Feb 11, 2019 Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
Senate Feb 7, 2019 Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Senate Feb 5, 2019 Filed for introduction
Texts
Type Date State Link Text
Draft Feb 5, 2019 state link bill text
Amendments
Title Description Date State Link Text Adopted
There are no amendments to this bill at this time
Votes - Click on description to view vote roll call

There have not been any votes on this bill

Link: link to state bill page

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